Monopole 1309868 — Dallas, TX
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1309868 — monopole near Dallas, Texas. Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1309868 is a 27 m (90 ft) monopole near Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 29, 2017. It is registered to VB BTS III, LLC, which holds 591 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1309868 |
| Unique system identifier | 2709565 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Monopole (MTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 29, 2017 |
| Registration issued | Sep 28, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2018-ASW-17889-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
The painting/lighting specification is copied as filed: the FAA marking and lighting chapters and paragraphs cited in the ASR record. The marking/lighting code is decoded using the FCC registration form's code list.
Registered owner
Delray Beach, FL · FRN 0035673458
Holds 591 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 5214 South R L Thornton Fwy (TX-0149)
- City
- Dallas
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 75224
- County
- Dallas County
- County FIPS
- 48113
- Coordinates
- 32.68153, -96.82222
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1309868 compared with others?
At 27 m, structure 1309868 is about half of the 52 m average across the 721 structures registered in Dallas County. It is about 36% of the Texas average of 76 m across 20,684 registrations. Among the 24,638 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (MTOWER), the average overall height is 42 m, so this one is about 35% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 24 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 27 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 151 m, which puts the top of the structure 178 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1309868, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Dallas in Dallas County, Texas, at coordinates 32.68153, -96.82222, with the site address filed as "5214 South R L Thornton Fwy (TX-0149)". Dallas County has 721 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 4th-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 426 of them are marked constructed. Texas as a whole has 20,684 registrations, the largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Cedar Hill, TX · 1053452, a tower at 528 m (constructed).
What does the status "Constructed" mean?
Constructed means the owner has notified the FCC that construction is complete, so the registry treats the structure as standing. The FCC issued registration 1309868 on Sep 28, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 14,615 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1309868?
The FCC record lists VB BTS III, LLC of Delray Beach, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0035673458. Across the registry it holds 591 structure registrations, the 43rd-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 95 in Texas. Its most common filed structure-type code is MTOWER (289 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2018-ASW-17889-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1309868?
Its registered overall height above ground is 27 m (90 ft), and 178 m (585 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1309868?
The registered owner is VB BTS III, LLC, which holds 591 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1309868?
It is located near Dallas, Dallas County, Texas at 5214 South R L Thornton Fwy (TX-0149) (32.68153, -96.82222). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 29, 2017.
What type of structure is 1309868?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code MTOWER, which decodes to "Monopole". Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure. 24,638 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Dallas County, TX?
Dallas County has 721 FCC-registered antenna structures, 426 of them constructed — the 4th-largest count among 254 counties in Texas.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1309868, weekly bulk file.
About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1309868, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/dallas-1309868 (data as of October 13, 2026).